Hi guys. I'm a poetry writer looking to get some of my work published but also to improve my skills. I want to expand my scope so to speak. It's always been a dream of mine to write a full novel. I think i could do that after i graduate from high school though lol.
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Hey Truth, welcome to Writingforums! This is the best place on the internet to improve your writing... I would say especially for a highschooler, btw I'm a sophomore . I want to write a novel as well, my problem is mostly that I don't have the patience to. I come up with new ideas too quickly, and then the old one becomes boring. Also, I was taught early on to write tersely, which dramatically cut back on what I ended up with. The problem was, I was cutting too much. It's something I can't seem to shake. So anyways, I write short stories. Everything I've written so far is 5-6 pages or less. I've even got a couple 2-paragraph stories. Anyways... Read Cogs post above me... critiquing others really improves your own skills. Also, I would say for you short stories is a logical first step in getting into writing a novel. It's sorta the same thing only... well, shorter. When you write something, please feel free to take me up on the offer in my sig, or pm me with any other questions you may have Good luck, Nate
Welcome Truth! This place is an amazing place to learn and expand your craft, while helping others on their journey. If you take the time and effort to review other people's work, you will always find them willing to do the same for you. I'm also working on a novel at the moment, and it's tough! It involves a lot of time and energy, but the feeling of accomplishment is amazing. Hope to see you around sometime
